Christopher Bergland

About

Christopher Bergland is a retired ultra-endurance athlete turned science writer, public health advocate, and promoter of cerebellum ("little brain") optimization.

Books by Christopher Bergland

Recent Posts

Why Peak Performance Fizzles When the Stakes Are High

New research sheds light on why people "choke" under pressure and offers insights on how to stop your brain from freezing up when the stakes are high.

Does Hopefulness Outshine Mindfulness? New Study Says Yes

A new study finds that in difficult times future-oriented hopefulness can be more helpful than dwelling on the present moment via mindfulness.

What's the Strongest Type of Love?

New findings show how our brains "light up" for loved ones.

The Best Way to Manage Depression, and Why It Can Be So Hard

Daily activity reduces the risk of depression better than meds.

Got Lower Back Pain? Walking May Help

New research suggests that walking may be one of the best ways to prevent chronic lower back pain.

New research suggests that walking may be one of the best ways to prevent chronic lower back pain.

What's the Best Tempo for a Workout Song?

Fast-tempo music boosts motivation when people are doing cardio. New research pinpoints how many beats per minute are ideal in different exercise environments.

Fast-tempo music boosts motivation when people are doing cardio. New research pinpoints how many beats per minute are ideal in different exercise environments.

How the Brain Learns to Perform Quickly Without Overthinking

New research sheds light on how the brain learns to function automatically at lightning-fast speeds without overthinking.

New research sheds light on how the brain learns to function automatically at lightning-fast speeds without overthinking.

Want to Optimize Creative Flow? Practice Hard, Then Let Go

New brain research on the neuro mechanics of creative flow sheds light on how to optimize creativity by letting go of cognitive control.

New brain research on the neuro mechanics of creative flow sheds light on how to optimize creativity by letting go of cognitive control.

Vigorous Workouts Alleviate Depression Better Than Easy Ones

A recent meta-analysis reaffirms that low-intensity exercise can alleviate depression; high-intensity exercise has even more robust anti-depressant effects.

A recent meta-analysis reaffirms that low-intensity exercise can alleviate depression; high-intensity exercise has even more robust anti-depressant effects.

How the "Little Brain" Fuels Motivation and Addiction

New research identifies previously unknown ways that the cerebellum ("little brain") triggers dopamine release, which can inspire motivation or drive addiction.

New research identifies previously unknown ways that the cerebellum ("little brain") triggers dopamine release, which can inspire motivation or drive addiction.